Have a popup : "StandardBoostd" will damage your computer. OK or Show in Finder. How to get rid of?

Have a popup : "StandardBoostd" will damage your computer. OK or Show in Finder. How to get rid of?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 5, 2021 06:06 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2021 02:49 PM

Hello Joggeralso,


Thank you for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. We understand you're seeing an unexpected pop up message of, "StandardBoostd" on your Mac. We'll be happy to help.


If the pop up appears in Safari, we recommend to follow these helpful steps: About pop-up ads and windows in Safari


Now if that doesn't help, you have the option to download and install a third party application called, "Malwarebytes." It claims to remove additional items, including adware and other unwanted software. If you decide to use Malwarebyes, we suggest contacting Malwarebytes for any questions to their product. Here's the link to download Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes


Best regards.

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Mar 7, 2021 02:49 PM in response to Joggeralso

Hello Joggeralso,


Thank you for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. We understand you're seeing an unexpected pop up message of, "StandardBoostd" on your Mac. We'll be happy to help.


If the pop up appears in Safari, we recommend to follow these helpful steps: About pop-up ads and windows in Safari


Now if that doesn't help, you have the option to download and install a third party application called, "Malwarebytes." It claims to remove additional items, including adware and other unwanted software. If you decide to use Malwarebyes, we suggest contacting Malwarebytes for any questions to their product. Here's the link to download Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes


Best regards.

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